Purdue University Fort Wayne — acceptance rate 86%, tuition $8,049 in-state, $21,015 out-of-statePurdue University Fort Wayne campus, Fort Wayne, IN. Photo: Tim Zink, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
C+
64/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
A
85/100
Prestige
F
28/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
8,874
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
86%
Acceptance Rate
$12,619
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Purdue University Fort Wayne ▼
13%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Purdue University Fort Wayne, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$45,872
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,873
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,500
Median debt at graduation
36.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,100
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
24.8%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 26th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IN wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Purdue University Fort Wayne Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $184,206
Avg rent near campus: $1,020/mo — vs ~$705/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 46803 (6.7% cap, Fort Wayne)
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🏆 Where Purdue University Fort Wayne Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,109 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person62%
Hybrid (Some Online)31%
Fully Online7%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)61%
25-64 (Adult)10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University Fort Wayne?
Purdue University Fort Wayne has an acceptance rate of 86%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Purdue University Fort Wayne?
Tuition at Purdue University Fort Wayne is
$8,049 for in-state students
and $21,015 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,619.
What is the graduation rate at Purdue University Fort Wayne?
The graduation rate at Purdue University Fort Wayne is 32%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Purdue University Fort Wayne a good school?
Purdue University Fort Wayne has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Purdue University Fort Wayne?
Purdue University Fort Wayne has a total enrollment of 8,874 students.
Is there rental demand near Purdue University Fort Wayne?
Yes! Approximately 13% of students at Purdue University Fort Wayne live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,109 students who need rental housing near campus.
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